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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.33, 866.92 and 424.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.33, 866.92 and 424.87 is: 635.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.33 : 866.92 = 424.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.33/866.92 = 424.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.33x = 866.92 × 424.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.33x = 368,328.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,328.30/579.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.78

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